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  • Climbing Shoe Resole 101 

    Climbing Shoe Resole 101 

    Have your favorite climbing shoes bit the dust? Maybe you’ve already sent them off to be resoled, but maybe you’re not even sure what to look for. Today we’re going...

    Finola McDonald |

  • GT: Trail Tips For Broken Gear

    GT: Trail Tips For Broken Gear

    Before setting out for any adventure, large or small, it’s really important to ask what could ruin your day … or your trip … or your safety. Some snafus are...

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT: How To Tackle Pilling

    GT: How To Tackle Pilling

    If you move around in polyester, you’re probably familiar with pilling. But that doesn’t mean you know what it is. Well, obviously it’s annoying little knobs all over your clothes,...

    Kalie Lovell |

  • Pre-Adventure Gear Inspection

    Pre-Adventure Gear Inspection

    Any mission-critical gear should be inspected before use—especially before a big trip. Turn it into an interesting thought experiment before your next adventure: What pieces of gear are utterly crucial to...

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT: The environmental cost of new gear 

    GT: The environmental cost of new gear 

    We’re the first to admit: new outdoor gear can be dazzling to look at. The clever technology, the shiny ultra-light metals, the on-trend jacket colors, the dreams of everything you...

    Beth Lopez |

  • person setting up a tent

    Easy On-The-Go Gear Fixes

    There’s no reason to toss a perfectly good jacket, or tent, or sleeping bag because of a jammed zipper or a burn or tear. These battle wounds can be repaired...

    Annie Fast |

  • Geartrade seller highlight: Lone Pine Gear Exchange 

    Geartrade seller highlight: Lone Pine Gear Exchange 

    Browse Geartrade long enough, and you’ll see quite a few “regulars” among the gear sellers. Among the most prolific is Lone Pine Gear Exchange; they seem to have an incredibly...

    Beth Lopez |